Man accused of rape ‘upset’ by woman texting Barron Trump, court told
Rape accused was ‘upset’ by woman messaging Barron Trump, court hears
- Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, is on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, denying six charges including assault, intentional strangulation, and two counts of rape.
- The Russian citizen testified he was upset by the alleged victim's messages with Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, but denied being controlling.
- He recounted an incident where he answered a video call from Barron Trump on the alleged victim's phone and pointed the camera at her during an argument.
- Rumiantsev also admitted to damaging her appliances during a separate argument in November 2024, after which he called the police due to concern for her.
- The alleged victim reportedly told officers the dispute stemmed from 'jealousy, controlling of like who I can be friends with,' referring to her friendship with Barron Trump.
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